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Extra.ie
15-05-2025
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- Extra.ie
Leap Card users warned as new fare zones introduced
Transport for Ireland have confirmed the addition of four new fare zones in Dublin and surrounding areas, which came into effect from April 28. Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin remain unchanged, though there are some changes in other zones. Bus Éireann fare changes are set to come into effect from June 2025. Transport for Ireland have confirmed the addition of four new fare zones in Dublin and surrounding areas, which came into effect from April 28. Pic: Shutterstock Here's everything you need to know… The TFI 90 minute fare in Zone 1 remains unchanged at €2 for an adult; €1 for a young adult/ student and 65c for child leap cards. A daily cap of €6/day for adult; €3 for young adult/student and €1.95 for child leap cards is in place to allow any combination of Dublin City Bus services. The TFI 90 minute fare in Zone 1 remains unchanged at €2 for an adult; €1 for a young adult/ student and 65c for child leap cards. Pic: TFI A cap of €24/week for adults; €12 for young adult/ students and €7.80 for child leap cards is also in place while the monthly and annual cap is €96 and €960 respectively. TFI say: 'If your Zone 1 Dublin City Bus service crosses into Zone 2, both the daily/ weekly cap and the TFI 90-minute fare apply. 'Some of these services include bus routes: 33, 33a, 33x, 65, 65a, L1, L2, L3, X1 and X2.' Adult Leap Card users are warned they need a minimum of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Cards to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. Pic: Nicola_K_Photos/Shutterstock For Commuter Zones 2, 3 and 4, passengers can buy zonal train tickets via the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 covers areas including Gormanstown, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Grestones and Kilcoole. Zone 3 covers areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 includes areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users are warned they need a minimum of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Cards to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. 'You can continue travelling within Zone 1 for free if you travel from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and tap-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap-on,' TFI stated.
Extra.ie
27-04-2025
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- Extra.ie
Here's what's changing about Dublin fares this week
Major changes are underway for public transport users as new fares are being implemented this week. In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. Pic: Sam Boal/ Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin will remain unchanged, such as the TFI 90 minute fare. This will stay capped at €2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards. This means you can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip and applies to: Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40) Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network All Luas services Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) The TFI Daily Cap in Zone 1 will be €6/day for Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. The Weekly cap will be €24 a week for Adult, €12 for Young Adult/Student and €7.80 for Child Leap Cards. A Monthly ticket will be €96 while an annual ticket will be €960. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Pic: Getty Images From April 28th you will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole. Zone 3 will cover areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre and will include areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users will need to have a minimum balance of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Card to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. You can continue travelling within Zone 1 for free if you travel from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and touch-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap. Bus customers in Dublin city using Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead services will experience no change, while Bus Éireann fare changes are planned for late May or early June 2025. More information on fare and zone changes is available here.
Extra.ie
24-04-2025
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- Extra.ie
Taking the Bus or Train? Here's what's changing about Dublin fares next week!
Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. Pic: Sam Boal/ Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin will remain unchanged, such as the TFI 90 minute fare. This will stay capped at €2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards. This means you can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip and applies to: Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40) Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network All Luas services Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. The TFI Daily Cap in Zone 1 will be €6/day for Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. The Weekly cap will be €24 a week for Adult, €12 for Young Adult/Student and €7.80 for Child Leap Cards. A Monthly ticket will be €96 while an annual ticket will be €960. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Pic: Getty Images From April 28th you will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole. Zone 3 will cover areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre and will include areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users will need to have a minimum balance of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Card to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. You can continue travelling within Zone 1 for free if you travel from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and touch-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap. Bus customers in Dublin city using Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead services will experience no change, while Bus Éireann fare changes are planned for late May or early June 2025. More information on fare and zone changes is available here.
The Journal
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Train passengers within 50km of Dublin will be able to use Leap Cards from next week
GOOD NEWS FOR commuters within 50km of Dublin: the Leap Card zone for train tickets is being extended. Until now, Dublin passengers with short train journeys have been able to pay using their Leap Card but those from towns further away in the commuter belt have needed to purchase a ticket. Transport for Ireland has announced that the Leap Card area is being extended to a 50km radius starting next Monday, 28 April. The Leap area is divided into four zones, which will have different fares applied. Transport For Ireland Transport For Ireland In Zone 1, where train passengers were already eligible to pay with a Leap Card, the 90-minute fare will remain unchanged (€2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards). Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones and Kilcoole. The fare will cost €3.90 for an Adult, €1.95 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. Advertisement Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town will be included in Zone 3 and be charged €6 for an Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €3 for Child Leap Cards. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre, covering areas like Kildare Town and Rathdrum at a cost of €7.50 for an Adult, €3.75 for Young Adult/Student and €3.75 for Child Leap Cards. Irish Rail Communications Manager Barry Kenny has explained that the new fares largely won't be reducing costs in Zone 2 but that there will be decreases for those living further out in Zones 3 and 4. Currently, train travel between Dublin Connolly and Newbridge, for example, costs €9.85, while getting from Dublin Heuston to Kildare Town costs €9.75. 'We're encouraging all customers who use the Leap Card to make sure to touch on and touch off for your journey, so that you aren't charged a higher fare than you're due,' Kenny said, speaking on RTÉ Radio One this morning. 'He said that cash fares are also available for the journeys but that 'Leap will always be the cheaper option'. Changes to monthly and annual tickets will be applied 'on people's next renewal of those'. The weekly cap for travel in all four zones for an Adult Leap Card is €67.20 Passengers will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App from 28 April. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
